Vodamayuta is the old and ancient name for the city of Badayun. Not being exactly known, but before 12th century, the Rathore kings use to rule Vodamayuta. In 1196, Badaun was captured by Qutub ud din Aybak.
After that, it was a major city of Delhi Sultanate. Before that, Badaun was ruled by 12 Rathore kings and was known as Vodamayuta. It was an independent state.